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Douglas Neuckranz, M.Ed.

Residential Faculty - Digital Media

Computer Information Systems

Computer Information Systems

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP55

480-461-7883

480-406-0362 (mobile)

douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu

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Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
11:00 AM - 12:05 PM	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online	Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

Students can meet me in-person or online during the hours listed. Please make an appointment.
You can call/text my mobile phone: 480-406-0362

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Dobson Campus -BP55

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

CIS105	Survey of Computer Information Systems					3 Credits
Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: CIS105 is a lecture course with computers demonstrations and open lab assignments. CIS105 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Includes overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers and exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Knowledge or basic features of Windows and ability to type 30 WPM recommended. CIS105 uses Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019 and either Windows 7, 8, or 10 software. Chromebooks and iPads are not supported. Students require access to a PC and/or Mac to complete coursework.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15832	Red Mountain Campus RDM-DW DW133	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024	TuTh	8:00 AM – 9:15 AM	Class Started
15832	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

CIS120DF	Introduction to Adobe Photoshop					3 Credits
Focuses on entry-level skills and knowledge for digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Prepares students for the Adobe Certifications related to Photoshop. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Uses Adobe Photoshop CC Software. Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
13362	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	08/19/2024 – 10/11/2024			Class Ended
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 13362 Students may contact instructor at: douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

Fall Flex Start 2024

CIS120DC	Introduction to Adobe Animate					3 Credits
Focuses on entry-level skill expectations for digital animation using Adobe Animate. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of animation graphics. Prepares students for the Adobe certifications related to Adobe Animate. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
13361	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024			Class Started
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. This will be an online course, with the multiple attendance option of attending via live-online. Students can opt-in to live-online sessions, and will be available on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:45pm. The class lecture will be recorded and made available to students to view on their own time. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Class 13361 Students may contact instructor at: douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Access Code Card for Adobe Animate Classroom in a Required Format: eBook Author: Chun Publisher: Pearson Higher Educ & Prof Gro ISBN: 9780138317553 Estimated Price: $56.00 Adobe Animate Classroom in a Book 2024 Release Required Formats: Textbook, eBook Author: Chun Publisher: Pearson Higher Educ & Prof Gro ISBN: 9780138317713, 9780138317584 Estimated Price (varies): $67.00 to $69.99 Get these books at the bookstore

CIS120DF	Introduction to Adobe Photoshop					3 Credits
Focuses on entry-level skills and knowledge for digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Prepares students for the Adobe Certifications related to Photoshop. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Uses Adobe Photoshop CC Software. Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
14449	Dobson Campus BA 6W	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	09/05/2024 – 12/13/2024	Th	1:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Class Started
	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Class 14449 If you can not attend in person, there is an option to attend via live online/zoom. Regardless of what you choose, attendance is required. Class 14449 Students may contact instructor at: douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

CIS133DA	Internet/Web Development Level I					3 Credits
Overview of the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW) and its resources. Hands-on experience with various Internet/WWW resource discovery, information retrieval, and social media tools. Design and Development of multi-page websites using current Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: CIS133DA covers email, the Web and an introduction to HTML/Web publishing. Requires an additional 50-minute lab per week. CIS105 strongly recommended prerequisite.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
13363	Dobson Campus BA 2E	Hybrid Lecture/Lab	09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024	Tu	10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Class Started
	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 13363 This class has optional live-online sessions that meet on Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45 am. A headset with built-in microphone is required. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Class 13363 If you can not attend in person, there is an option to attend via live online/zoom. Regardless of what you choose, attendance is required. Students may contact instructor at: douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Basics of Web Design: HTML5 & CSS (RRPHE) Required Formats: eBook, Textbook Alternate Title: Basics of Web Design 6th Edition Author: Felke-Morris Publisher: PH - ISBN: 9780137313433, 9780137327522, 9780137313211 Estimated Price (varies): $116.25 to $159.98 Pearson eText for Basics of Web Design: HTML5 & CS Required Format: eBook 6th Edition Author: Felke-Morris Publisher: Pearson+ Subscriptions ISBN: 9780137313303 Estimated Price: $43.96 Get these books at the bookstore

Spring 2025

CIS105	Survey of Computer Information Systems					3 Credits
Overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology, and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers. Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. Includes uses of application software and the Internet for efficient and effective problem solving. Exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: CIS105 is a lecture course with computers demonstrations and open lab assignments. CIS105 uses Windows-based computers to cover word processing, presentation, spreadsheet and database management software. Includes overview of computer technology, concepts, terminology and the role of computers in business and society. Discussion of social and ethical issues related to computers and exploration of relevant emerging technologies. Knowledge or basic features of Windows and ability to type 30 WPM recommended. CIS105 uses Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019 and either Windows 7, 8, or 10 software. Chromebooks and iPads are not supported. Students require access to a PC and/or Mac to complete coursework.
General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26162	Red Mountain Campus RDM-DW DW133	In Person Lecture/Lab	01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025	TuTh	8:00 AM – 9:15 AM	Open 2 of 20 Seats Available
26162	Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

CIS120DB	Introduction to Adobe Illustrator					3 Credits
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to use Adobe Illustrator graphics software on a computer. Basic foundation course in the use of electronic techniques to create, manipulate, and edit images, text, abstract art, graphics design, color graphics and business charts; determine file formats appropriate for web and print; utilize tools to optimize graphics and create a PDF file. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
33036	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 14 of 24 Seats Available
33036	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 33036 Students may contact instructor at: douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu

CIS120DC	Introduction to Adobe Animate					3 Credits
Focuses on entry-level skill expectations for digital animation using Adobe Animate. Covers basic animation techniques used in the creation, manipulation, and editing of animation graphics. Prepares students for the Adobe certifications related to Adobe Animate. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26184	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Open 15 of 24 Seats Available
26184	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 26184 Students may contact instructor at: douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu

CIS120DF	Introduction to Adobe Photoshop					3 Credits
Focuses on entry-level skills and knowledge for digital imaging using Adobe Photoshop. Prepares students for the Adobe Certifications related to Photoshop. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
26193	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab	01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025			Open 7 of 24 Seats Available
26193	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 26193 Students may contact instructor at: douglas.neuckranz@mesacc.edu

CIS220DF	Adobe Photoshop Level II: Advanced Digital Imaging					3 Credits
Goes beyond the basic use of palettes, selections, layers, menus, and tool options, and focuses on using Photoshop software's advanced features to manipulate and correct digital and digitally produced images. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS120DF or permission of Instructor.
Course Notes: Students in this class will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27367	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture/Lab Open Entry / Open Exit	01/11/2025 – 01/31/2025			Open 21 of 24 Seats Available
27367	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 27367 Students may contact instructor at: doug.neuckranz@mesacc.edu Class 27367 Students will have 14 weeks from their start date to complete the class. OEE students may work at the open labs at Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain. OEE students must have the appropriate software to complete assignments at home and in the labs. Go to www.mesacc.edu/elearning for additional information.

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